Morant (hip) is considered week-to-week and doesn't have a specific timetable for his return, the team announced Saturday.
Morant was initially diagnosed with extreme right hip flexion, but further imaging later revealed a posterior hip subluxation (without dislocation) and multiple associated Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains. The Grizzlies won't take any risks with the health of their star point guard and will give him all the time he needs to recover and get back to 100 percent. Expect Scotty Pippen, who posted a triple-double in the win over the Wizards on Friday, to continue starting at the point while Morant is sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Will not play Friday vs. Wizards
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Morant is out for Friday's game against the Wizards due to right hip soreness.
Morant exited Wednesday's win over the Lakers in the third quarter and didn't return. It seems the Grizzlies will be extremely cautious with their star point guard, given his recent injury history. The absence of Morant means Scotty Pippen could get the start at point guard, especially since Marcus Smart (finger) and Desmond Bane (oblique) are ruled out for Friday's game as well. Morant's next chance to play will come against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Exits early and doesn't return
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Morant (hamstring) departed Wednesday's 131-114 win over the Lakers in the third quarter and did not return. He logged 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five assists, four rebounds, a steal and a block across 24 minutes before exiting.
Morant went up for an alley-oop late in the third period and landed awkwardly before departing the contest with what's been labeled a right hamstring injury. The point guard has missed one of Memphis' nine games this season, and his next chance to play will come Friday against the Wizards.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Doubtful to return
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Morant is doubtful to return to Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to a right hamstring injury.
Morant landed awkwardly on an alley-oop attempt and went back to the locker room with a hamstring injury. He's unlikely to return to Wednesday's contest, which could result in more minutes for Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Goes to locker room after fall
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Morant went back to the locker room after taking a hard fall on an alley-oop attempt during Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
It's unclear what type of injury Morant is dealing with, but it's considered severe enough to warrant a trip to the locker room. While he's sidelined, Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard could see more action.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Posts monster triple-double
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Morant registered 26 points (9-16 FG, 2-5 3PT, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds, 14 assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 122-99 victory over the Bucks.
Morant had his way throughout the evening and managed to rack up double-digit assists for the fourth time in five appearances this season. He also set his best scoring mark of the young campaign by pouring in 26 points in an efficient manner. Memphis figures to continue to rely heavily on the 25-year-old point guard while a good chunk of the club's normal rotation returns to health.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Will play Wednesday
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Morant (thigh) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant has been upgraded from questionable to available and will return from a one-game absence due to right thigh soreness. The All-Star point guard posted two double-doubles through his first three games, averaging 20.7 points, 7.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 25.7 minutes per game. As expected, he's part of Wednesday's starting lineup.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Iffy against Brooklyn
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Morant (thigh) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Nets.
Morant is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday while dealing with right thigh soreness. If the star guard is unable to suit up against Brooklyn, Jake LaRavia, Scotty Pippen and Santi Aldama are candidates to continue receiving increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Not playing vs. Chicago
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Morant (thigh) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Morant was able to play through right thigh soreness Saturday against the Magic, but he will observe Monday's game in street clothes. Morant's next chance at suiting up will be Wednesday against Brooklyn. Scotty Pippen should see a significant increase in playing time Monday and could be inserted into the starting lineup alongside Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane for Monday's contest.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Questionable for Monday
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Morant is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls due to right thigh soreness.
Morant was deemed questionable for Saturday's contest due to thigh soreness, but he played through the issue and recorded a 16-point, 10-assist double-double across 25 minutes. The injury now has Morant's status for Monday in question, but considering he was able to shed the designation Saturday, he could have a good chance of suiting up. If he is unable to go, Scotty Pippen will see an increased role.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Ready to go Saturday
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Morant (thigh) is available for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Morant was tabbed as a game-time call, with a decision being made after shootaround, but the star point guard will be available for the second half of this back-to-back set. Expect Morant to handle his regular workload in this matchup while operating as the Grizzlies' primary offensive threat.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Iffy against Orlando
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Morant is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Magic due to right thigh soreness.
Morant is in danger of missing his first game of the season Saturday due to his thigh injury. The star guard has yet to play more than 28 minutes in a contest this season after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in 2023-24. If Morant is ruled out against Orlando, Scotty Pippen will likely receive increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Leads Griz with 24 points Friday
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Morant closed with 24 points (8-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT) and two assists over 24 minutes during Friday's 128-108 loss to the Rockets.
Morant scored a game-high 24 points Friday, though he wasn't able to fill the box score out other than two dimes. He did lead both teams with six turnovers, but that's to expected on some nights as a ball-dominant guard. Morant has gotten to the line nine times in each of the first two games of the 2024-25 campaign, and his ability to draw defenders while getting to the basket will open the floor for Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart and the rest of the Grizzlies offense.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Grabs eight boards Friday
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Morant registered 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 25 minutes in Friday's 114-109 preseason defeat to the Heat.
Morant returned to the starting lineup Friday following a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, and he finished the preseason finale with a team-high eight rebounds. Morant is looking to bounce back from a tumultuous 2023-24 campaign, during which he missed 73 regular-season games due to suspension and major shoulder surgery. During his last full season in 2022-23, he averaged 26.2 points, 8.1 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 31.9 minutes in 61 regular-season games.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Starting preseason finale
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Morant (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Heat.
As expected, Morant will feature in the backcourt alongside Marcus Smart, though it's uncertain how much of a workload he'll have. The star floor general will aim to remain healthy for the regular-season opener against Utah on Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Present for practice Wednesday
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Morant (ankle) practiced Wednesday but remains questionable for Friday's preseason game against Miami, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Morant and Jaren Jackson (hamstring) practiced Wednesday, although the degree to which the duo participated is unknown. Coach Taylor Jenkins said a decision on both players' availability for Friday "will be made after Thursday's workout."
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Doesn't play Monday
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Morant (ankle) didn't play in Monday's 120-116 preseason win over the Pacers.
Morant is still dealing with a mild ankle sprain, though he is expected to be back by Opening Night. In the superstar's absence, the Grizzlies will continue to take an extended look at Scotty Pippen and Yuki Kawamura. Morant's last chance to suit up again during the preseason will come Friday versus the Heat.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Not listed with starters
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Morant (ankle) won't start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Morant and Marcus Smart (undisclosed) likely won't play Monday, but the Grizzlies haven't officially ruled them out. Morant suffered a mild ankle sprain earlier in the preseason, and it's unclear when he'll be ready for game action again.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Not in starting five Saturday
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Morant (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Bulls.
Morant is not expected to suit up as the club plans to work him back slowly for Opening Night. The superstar sustained a mild ankle sprain during Monday's preseason game against Dallas and hasn't played since. It is unclear if the 25-year-old will return during the preseason, but his next chance to do so will come Monday against the Pacers.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Doesn't play Thursday
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Morant (ankle) didn't play in Thursday's 119-94 preseason loss to the Hornets.
Morant didn't see the court in this double-digit preseason loss, though that's unsurprising. The Grizzlies are expected to be cautious with their star point guard following the injuries he's dealt with over the last two years. Morant's next chance to play will come against the Bulls on Saturday. However, the floor general's main focus will be preparing for the regular-season opener against the Jazz on Oct. 23.
